Bilstein 5100's + BPE's = Bad Idea?
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Bilstein 5100's + BPE's = Bad Idea?
Hey all,
I have a set of 5100's waiting for me to get home from college, and I ordered the whole set of IRO BPE's earlier today. However, after some more researching, it seems as though getting the bar pins out of the shocks might require new bushings, etc...and since the bushings and bar pins are bonded, it's even harder. Do I even need BPE's immediately with these shocks? I'm running a mild lift with no hardcore wheeling. Just trying to spend my money wisely.
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I have a set of 5100's waiting for me to get home from college, and I ordered the whole set of IRO BPE's earlier today. However, after some more researching, it seems as though getting the bar pins out of the shocks might require new bushings, etc...and since the bushings and bar pins are bonded, it's even harder. Do I even need BPE's immediately with these shocks? I'm running a mild lift with no hardcore wheeling. Just trying to spend my money wisely.
Thanks!
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Anything? I'm trying to figure out if I should cancel my order before they ship them or not!
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I don't see why you'd need bar-pin eliminators.
Then again, I've also never seen shocks that you couldn't remove the bar pins.
I have 5150's with bar pins and they come right out...
Then again, I've also never seen shocks that you couldn't remove the bar pins.
I have 5150's with bar pins and they come right out...
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Hey all,
I have a set of 5100's waiting for me to get home from college, and I ordered the whole set of IRO BPE's earlier today. However, after some more researching, it seems as though getting the bar pins out of the shocks might require new bushings, etc...and since the bushings and bar pins are bonded, it's even harder. Do I even need BPE's immediately with these shocks? I'm running a mild lift with no hardcore wheeling. Just trying to spend my money wisely.
Thanks!
I have a set of 5100's waiting for me to get home from college, and I ordered the whole set of IRO BPE's earlier today. However, after some more researching, it seems as though getting the bar pins out of the shocks might require new bushings, etc...and since the bushings and bar pins are bonded, it's even harder. Do I even need BPE's immediately with these shocks? I'm running a mild lift with no hardcore wheeling. Just trying to spend my money wisely.
Thanks!
A note on IRO BPE kits. I have their front set, very nice stuff, not installed yet but came with all the hardware. I almost ordered their rear set when I needed some recently, BUT they are made so that they turn the shock the wrong way. This might be due to the fact that they're weld on axle side rear shock mounts also turn the mount. Either way I went with Zone for the rear they keep it in the stock direction.
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I'm starting to think that I might cancel the order and use the money elsewhere, and decide if I really need the BPE's later on down the road...
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I have never needed to use bar pin eliminators. Bar pins work just fine as long as the shock isnt your bumpstop or limiting strap. As for the rear bolts snapping, just punch it out and use a regular nut and bolt.
That and they take away about an inch of room that could be used for a longer travel shock.
That and they take away about an inch of room that could be used for a longer travel shock.
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